Some say the world will end in fire;
Some say in ice.
From what I've tasted of desire
I hold with those who favor fire.
But if it had to perish twice,
I think I know enough of hate
To know that for destruction ice
Is also great
And would suffice.
Title- "Fire and Ice" Fire and Ice are two very different factors. I think the fire and ice indicates the opposite side of world or human's personality.
paraphrase-
(SOME say the world will end in fire,
Some say in ice.) = two options for the end of the world: fire or ice
(From what I’ve tasted of desire
I hold with those who favor fire.) = from experience of desire, I perfer fire
Connotation- Rhym schemee- ab aa bcbcb
Attitude- He relates fire with desire. This comparison suggests that Frost views desire as something that consumes and destroys. He also relates ice with hatred. This comparison made me think that Forst views hate as something rigid and cold and will break when you control wrong.
Shift- There is not significant shift in this poem. However, last stanza has little shift in action, which states that 'And would suffice' meaning two forces are equally great.
Title- Two opposite destructive forces that will cause end of the world.
Theme- The 'physical' end of the world. The desire and hatred in life.
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Hey Jennifer! Fire and ice.. What an interesting poem to put those together! I think I have read this somewhere before, but it is really refreshing to read it again! Your analysis is really great, and I think you have picked a good poem :D
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